The Piano - The Scent of Love (Michael Nyman)

The Piano is an amazing movie- the cinematography stunning- like the piano on the beach and the sinking piano at the end. There is no praise high enough for Holly Hunter's depiction of Ada. Ana Pacquin and Sam O'Neill also shine. And Harvey Keitel- having gone native- by marking his body in the native style- gives a truly sympathetic and daring performance. This movie stays with the viewer long after it is over. At times I actually felt the dampness of the scenery... most of all it explores the regions of the heart- through the innovative music and the body language of Hunter. A film not to be missed by those who appreciate good story and good filmaking. Thanks Jane Campion for this classic.

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  Film & Animation

[David Challinor]

it is all the more beautiful because of the halting way it is played - it sounds like someone is feeling their way, naturally, and instinctively, through towards some great inspiration and having a revelation at around 3:20. Simply gorgeous

[tetsuan25]

This person surely should have received an Oscar for such an original and moving piece of music that fits into every scene of this film. Congratulations to you mister you have created music that will live on, it is truly beautiful beyond words, Splendid.

[lake4e]

esta pelicula es una obra de arte!! todo, su musica...su fotografia...la historia...PERFECTA

[milliespud123]

It is my all time favourite piano piece ... just breathtakingly beautiful to play, feel, hear, touch.. I feel totally alive <3 xxxxx

[Su Oliveira]

yes, he deserved the Oscar. Congratulations Michael, for this amazing piece and as you tetsuan25 say it is truly beautiful beyond words. Splendid as the composer is!

[Toni Pérez]

Majestuosa!! .Esta parte de la banda esta llena de sensibilidad que te llega a lo mas profundo ,envidio a compositores como Michael Nyman ,capaces de crear algo asi.

[diegowess]

What right does he have on her? The answer is the unhappiness, loneliness so extreme in his life, he could not see the happiness in their eyes, to see her happiness.

¿Qué derecho tiene él sobre ella? La respuesta es la infelicidad, la soledad tan extrema en toda su vida, no supo ver la felicidad ante sus ojos, es ver la felicidad de ella.

[botchalism]

The orchestra hijacked the piano ending! BLASPHEMY!!

[Christian Janik]

Epic !

[beth larose]

love this song